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OPJS UNIVERSITYORDINANCES GOVERNINGTHE AWARD OFHONORIS CAUSA DOCTORATEOrdinance 4 (A) Honorary Doctorates - Arts, Social Science,Education, Commerce, Management, Physical Education, FineArts, Science, Engineering, Medicine, Ayurveda, HomeScience, Life Science and Technology, contribution in field ofsocial work, film, entertainment, sports, literary work etc.Honorary DoctorateThe rank of honorary doctorate or doctor honoris causa is anhonorific title granted by an exceptional procedure. Originally auniversity would confer the dignity of doctor honoris causa inorder to distinguish a learned person whose knowledge andwisdom were considered exemplary, but also, in return, to prideitself for having recognized and "recruited" among its faculty suchan outstanding person. Formerly universities have given somemore picturesque titles than doctor honoris causa, like doctor orprofessor angelicus, eximius, mirabilis, subtilis, illuminates. Theconferring of an honorary doctorate or doctor honoris causa stillfollows, sometimes, an old protocol.Serving as a way to inspire students, OPJS University awardsHonoris Causa Doctorate on a selective basis to distinguishedindividuals who merit exceptional recognition for their profoundand enduring contributions in a field or activity, in accordance withthe values of the University.Nowadays the attribution of an honorary title such as doctorhonoris causa can mean:Page 1 of 6
1. recognizing and distinguishing an outstanding person whocontributed notably to his or her field of expertise, highereducation or a specific institution2. simultaneously honoring the recipient and the institution3. rewarding or encouraging past or future donationsMost regulations insist on the moral qualities of the honorarydoctorate recipient, like probity. Another significant criterion forthe nomination of a doctor honoris causa is the recognition by hispeers. Doctor’s honoris causa can be seen in all the fields ofknowledge, such as arts and fine arts, science and technology,education, sport, music, entertainment, public service, humanitarianpursuits, leadership, and civil right etc.Our Honorary Doctorate Degrees are awarded to leaders ofnational and international eminence in their areas of endeavour,recognizing their substantial achievement and contributions in thearts and fine arts, science and technology, education, sport, music,entertainment, public service, humanitarian pursuits, leadership,and civil right. Through its choice of Honorary Degree recipients,OPJS University makes a public declaration of its own values,while honouring an individual’s exemplary accomplishments thatserve a greater good.Honorary distinctions can be of varied levels, the most appreciatedone being, of course, that of honorary doctor (doctor honoriscausa), although the one of outstanding professor (professoremeritus) is not looked down upon by teachers whose ownuniversity would not dare to grant them an honorary doctorate, atleast as long as they are active.Page 2 of 6
In agreement with the rules of the OPJS University concedes anhonorary doctorate (doctor honoris causa) according to twoessential criteria:1. the personal merit of the nominee2. the recognition by his peersThe rank of doctor is recognized in the same way whether it hasbeen obtained on a purely honorary basis or otherwise: it isdesignated by simply writing Dr. before the name.EligibilityHonorary doctorates will be awarded to those well recognized fordistinguished and visionary leadership and achievements consistentwith OPJS’s core values, mission, and goals. They will exemplifythe highest personal and professional standards that serve as aninspiration and model for students, faculty, staff, and ourcommunities. They may be eminent researchers, scholars,professionals, creative artists, performers, athletes, or personsrenowned for exemplary public service regionally, nationally, orglobally. It will be evident that their contributions have enrichedsociety and the quality of life.Although not all areas of achievement can be recognized in anyone year, over the course of several years the awards should reflectthe diversity of OPJS’s academic programs, research, and supportservices. The awards should also reflect the social and culturaldiversity of our region.1. Eminence in their areas of endeavour recognizing theirsubstantial achievement and contributions in the field ofeducation.2. Master degree with considerable achievement in their fieldPage 3 of 6
3. Eminent researchers, scholars, professionals, creativeartists, performers, athletes, or persons renowned forexemplary public service regionally, nationally, or globally.4. This will be evident that their contributions have enrichedsociety and the quality of life.ProcedureThe OPJS Honorary Degree Selection Committee reviewsapplications annually and makes recommendations to President.With the approval of President, Chairman and the Board ofManagement, the Patron confers the honorary doctorate atconvocation. Normally, no more than one honorary doctorate willbe awarded at each convocation ceremony. Recipients are expectedto be present to receive the award, and are invited to give a briefaddress to the convocation. They will also be invited to return toOPJS University at a later date to give a longer address and meetwith faculty, staff, and students. Awards will not normally be madeposthumously. The Committee may seek additional information.Confidentiality and CommunicationAll supporting materials will be treated in strictest confidence bythe Honorary Degree Selection Committee, the President, theChairman and the Board of Management. Only the Chair (normallythe President) will speak on behalf of the Committee andcommunicate with award recipients.Membership of the Honorary Degree SelectionCommittee OPJS President (or designate) as Chair OPJS Chairman nomineePage 4 of 6
Two members of the Board of Management, appointedannually by the sponsoring body of the University Two members of Senior Administration, appointedannually by the President Five members appointed by President from, including atleast two senior faculty members outside from theuniversity.The Executive Assistant to the President will serve as theCommittee secretaryAdmission procedureApplications are welcome at any time, but for consideration foraward at the next convocation ceremonies, Applications must besubmitted by December 15th of each year. Applications will becompiled by the Committee secretary.The Committee will begin deliberations early in January.Recommendations will normally be submitted to AcademicCouncil for approval in March. Nominations approved byPresident will be considered for approval by the Board ofManagement at the Board’s next meeting.Award of the DegreeAfter successful completion of application and approved by HDSCa notification shall be issued and honorary degree shall beawarded. There are three procedures to award the degreea. Degree awarded in personal convectionThe convocation committee1. President2. Pro – President3. Chairman NomineePage 5 of 6
4. Registrar / controller of Examinationb. Degree awarded in University convocationc. Convocation held at London parliament boardFees procedure to Award the Honorary degree:S. No. ParticularAmount1.Application form with academic bio data1000002.Biopic and work report1000003.Convocation ChargesA. Degree in personal convocationNilB. Degree in University convocation100000C. Degree convocation in parliamentary board of London300000Page 6 of 6
HONORIS CAUSA DOCTORATE Ordinance 4 (A) Honorary . entertainment, sports, literary work etc. Honorary Doctorate The rank of honorary doctorate or doctor honoris causa is an honorific title granted by an exceptional procedure. . Two members of Senior Administration, appointed annually by the President Five members appointed by .
